a group of members of a legislative body chosen to investigate and report on specific issues or topics

the group of people with the authority to govern a country; in the UK, the Government is chosen and led by the Prime Minister (PM)

How can I take part in the democratic process? The role of select committees

Citizenship

Students consider what makes a democracy, they explore key features of democracy in the UK and consider how those in power are held to account.

Should the UK be called a democracy?

a group chosen to investigate and report on specific issues

the people who have the authority to govern the country

a group of MPs in charge of specific areas, e.g. health

Match the terms to the correct definition.

Select committees help to hold the {{}} to account by scrutinising its policies and actions.

to investigate and report on issues with government policies

What is the purpose of select committees in the UK?

Yes, only MPs can be members of select committees.

No, the public can also submit evidence or attend consultations.

Only ministers and MPs can join select committees.

No, but only peers can take part with MPs.

Can only MPs be part of select committees?

Some of the ways citizens can participate in select committees include submitting {{}} or attending public consultations.

Yes, the Government must implement them over time.

No, the Government can ignore them without explanation.

No, but the Government must aim to provide a response within two months.

Yes, the Government has to implement all of them immediately.

Does the Government have to implement the recommendations from select committee reports?

What are the three branches of separation in the UK called?

the branch of government responsible for putting laws into effect

the branch of the state that is responsible for enforcing the law

The legislative branch is made up of one chamber.

The legislative branch is made up of two chambers.

The legislative branch is made up of three chambers.

The legislative branch is made up of four chambers.

The legislative branch has a bicameral system. What does this mean?

What is this describing? The transfer of political powers from a central government or Parliament to a national, regional or local government or Parliament.

to ensure one branch of government has full control over decision-making

to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

to allow the Government to work without any checks and balances

to allow one branch to override the other branches decisions

Which of these statements is a reason why there is a separation of powers in the UK?

Members of Parliament (MPs) in the UK are {{}} representatives who serve in the House of Commons.

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